Small Business
SBA approves over $14 million in Iowa loans in July 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 29 loans totaling just over $14 million to Iowa businesses in July 2025, including several firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s…
Iowa JPEC to recognize 12 for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) will honor 12 alumni and…
Tiffin’s Park Place to include theater and entertainment complex
The Palms Theatres, IMAX and Family Entertainment Center is set to be the latest addition…
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill expanding to North Liberty
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill is opening up a new restaurant in North Liberty, expanding…
Tower Cafe opening in Alliant Energy tower
A new restaurant, Tower Cafe, is opening Friday, Aug. 5 on the street level of…
Inaugural Oktoberfest brings craft beer to Marion
The Marion Chamber announces a new event coming to the metro area. Oktoberfest will be…
UI JPEC businesses compete at Undergraduate Final Pitch
Three University of Iowa founders won two awards apiece at the Hawkeye Summer Accelerator Undergraduate…
Video: ICDD shares returns of 10 years of investment in report
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) announced this week in its 10 Year Anniversary Mission…
Almost Famous Popcorn CEO shares D.C. experience
Fears of a recession loom darkly over small business owners, but Sydney Rieckhoff left the…
Marion company receives one of Iowa’s first Industry 4.0 grants
As president of Marion-based Woodcrafters Inc., Dan Sanderson is always working to use his 25…
